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nemesis Synonyms

Another word for nemesis

Choosing another word for nemesis depends on context, so the 14 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A long-standing rival or archenemy who is very difficult to defeat.

Usage Example

"The chess grandmaster finally defeated his lifelong archenemy in the championship match."

Strongest
archenemy
archrival
Strong
adversary
antagonist
rival
foe
opponent

• noun (Context 2)

An inescapable agent of someone's downfall, ruin, or retributive punishment.

Usage Example

"Reckless financial speculation ultimately proved to be the company's downfall."

Strongest
downfall
undoing
Strong
bane
ruin
ruination
retribution
Weak
vengeance

Opposites of nemesis

The opposite of nemesis shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

ally
supporter
salvation
benefactor
friend
blessing
partner
boon
See all opposites of nemesis

• Nearby Words

neman
nematanthus
nematode
nemesis
nen
nene
neoadjuvant

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Nemesis. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/nemesis
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